Backflow

What is Backflow: Backflow occurs when water from a customer's property flows backwards into our pipes. This may carry contaminants that can harm people's health. Backflow is more likely to occur if:

there's a drop in pressure in the main, eg during a main break or heavy use of a fixture

water pressure at the property is higher than at the main, eg if a pump is operating on the site.

Installing a Backflow prevention device ensures that water from a property cannot be drawn back into the main drinking water supply. There are a number of different Backflow prevention devices available. The type of device required will depend on the risk rating of the property or appliance with the potential hazard. It is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that backflow devices are is installed and in correct operation on their property.

Pipes Plumbing Backflow specialists are able to:

Organize annual testing

Conduct maintenance reports

Repairs

Liaison with you water authority

Install new Backflow devices

Conduct site inspections and report on correctly rated Backflow devises